https://lnkd.in/gwZWzYvg On June 19, I held my first Book Talk at Cantigny Park in Winfield, IL. for the newly published titled I wrote: Nature Is Our Country Club: How Golf Explains Sustainability in a Changing World. The golf world and nature intersect in some ways but are distinct in others. Golf courses create a pastoral environment using nature in a manufactured sense. Contrastingly, wilderness means the minimum human influence in any given place. Yet the impact on humanity is so significant these days that there are fewer points of true wilderness and more places where managing that impact is critical to sustainability for the long term. That’s where golf offers an example in how we can all make and keep the world a better place.
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📖 Check out this past issue of Golf Business Quarterly (pages 20-39) for some great ideas on how people in the golf industry are paving the way. It's not just about biodiversity, and covers everything from energy to apparel to innovation to community and social engagement 🙌 #worldenvironmentday #sustainablegolf
A focus on sustainability 🌍♻️ On #WorldEnvironmentDay we're taking a look back at a previous edition of Golf Business Quarterly (GBQ) which was focused on sustainability in golf, and in particular how golf needs to adapt to the realities of global climate concerns – highlighting what is already being done at both supranational and individual levels. As The R&A put in its Golf Course 2030 initiative: “Golf has a unique relationship with the natural environment and a responsibility to ensure that future generations are able to enjoy the game played by millions across the world.” We sought views from: 🗺️ Golf course architects, where far-reaching decisions are made on courses new and old 🧰 Greenkeepers and agronomists, whose working lived are spent tending to golf courses 📈 Multi-national companies operating in golf to consider their corporate responsibilities 🗜️ Makers of clubs and apparel to discuss sustainable manufacturing ⛳ Individual golf clubs and groups of golf clubs The edition features contributions from Tristan Crew MBE, John Bushell, Phil Barnard, Iain Carter, Stepher Cirell, Jaclyn Evans, Kevin Murray, Nicole Wheatley, Gurpreet Singh Dhamu, Sofia Ask Klason, Edward Sandison, Stephen Follett, Tom Mackenzie, and Guy Riggott, among others. Head online to read the articles in full and to check out more editions of GBQ: https://lnkd.in/eCuqmSvm
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Golf course operators, did you know that embracing sustainability could help you create a greener, more profitable golf course? Check out the article at https://ow.ly/5oL930sGW4g #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #GreenGolf #GolfCourseManagement
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Golf course operators, did you know that embracing sustainability could help you create a greener, more profitable golf course? Check out the article at https://ow.ly/NqjW30sGZE5 #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #GreenGolf #GolfCourseManagement
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Head PGA Advanced Golf Professional/Coach-Studying Director of Golf Qualification-Coached the winner of Grand Final of the Faldo Series. Coached on the Ladies European Tour 2022. Coached over 250+ wins since 2021
Sustainability in Golf ⛳️ ‘Golf course sustainability refers to good practices that minimise the environmental impact of golf courses, maintaining their long term survival’ Does your golf course have sustainability plans in place ? Does your golf course know how some basic changes could benefit the sustainability management of your golf course/club instantly ? So what key areas do we look at when making a golf course more sustainable? -Chemical Management -Biodiversity Management -Energy Management -Water Management -Waste Management There are many articles online to give each golf course their own individual sustainability stamp, read up, gain ideas and implement them as quickly as you can ⛳️🏌🏼♂️ We want golfers to enjoy your golf course in 50 years time and not just now 🏌🏼♂️ Steven McDonnell - PGA Advanced
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Making Sustainability Profitable. Founder @ Business with Impact | Business Advisor, Speaker, MiniMBA instructor and International Bestselling Author
This is the MAIN reason I enjoy being outdoors: The moments I spend in nature reveal just how precious our planet is. I enjoy the outdoors so much that: > I've been mountain biking competitively since 2001. > I go on daily dog walks with my golden retriever. > And of course, I'm in that ocean all year round! Apart from being able to purely enjoy nature, my time outdoors also allows me to spend time thinking… Thinking about the important role we have in keeping our planet a hospitable place for us to thrive. If you also set aside a few hours a week to spend time outdoors to exercise, unwind, or to just get some thinking done… Use your time to think about how you can also play a part in promoting sustainability. I’ve created a list of 5 practical steps to help you. Go check out the comments 👇
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Senior Sales Development | Creating Food & Facilities Solutions for Companies Across the US & Canada | ROI Champion | Deal Closer Extraordinaire
Golf course operators, did you know that embracing sustainability could help you create a greener, more profitable golf course? Check out the article at https://ow.ly/wSfq30sGVYU #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #GreenGolf #GolfCourseManagement
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What can today's leaders learn from Copenhagen's journey to becoming one of the world's greenest cities? Join us this season as we follow the Danish capital's journey to becoming a leader in sustainability. We learn how it transformed its polluted industrial harbour into an international hub where today's locals and visitors enjoy swimming in clean water. In our first episode, we’re joined by the city’s longest-serving Mayor, Jens Kramer Mikkelsen. Listen as he emphasizes the importance of broad alliances and enduring impacts. "There are many routes to the future." #travelandtourism #sustainabletravel https://lnkd.in/eNXbbQJ9
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The global economy is at a crossroads, reliant on finite resources. We face a choice: continue the linear path of depletion or embrace a circular economy for sustainable growth. As our population and consumption surge, we witness a rapid depletion of these resources. The linear economy, perfected over 150 years, extracts, produces, and discards. It's a system destined for failure. Circular economy principles offer a solution, redefining our relationship with materials. The Circular Economy isn't just about reshaping our consumption habits. It's a powerful tool in reducing the built environment's carbon footprint. By reimagining how we design, construct, and deconstruct buildings, we can significantly minimize waste and emissions. This not only conserves resources but also reduces the energy-intensive processes associated with manufacturing new materials. Transitioning to circularity unlocks innovation and economic resilience. Can we achieve this in our lifetimes? Absolutely. Life itself, a model of sustainability for billions of years, operates in a circular manner. Wanna know more? Watch this TED Talk by Dame Ellen MacArthur: https://lnkd.in/gBRJTU_T #circulareconomy #circularity #carbonemissions #embodiedcarbon #upfrontemissions #embodiedenergy #energy #energyefficiency #sustainability #reduce #reuse #recycle #constructionindustry #buildingdesign #economy #resilience
The surprising thing I learned sailing solo around the world | Dame Ellen MacArthur
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Sustainable Growth & Transformation Consultant, CCO & Board Adviser
Some days are truly fascinating, and for me today has been one of those days. I am working today with a manufacturer who is challenging their own thinking, and grappling with the transition from a linear model, to a linear with some recycling, to a circular model. As we move 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, into 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐯𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, we start to question all sorts of things... And, as younger generations are increasingly entering the market, they bring a fresh perspective and an openness to change that redefines entire markets. #Circularity and the #SharingEconomy is now becoming an increasingly important consideration for so many businesses, in their short to mid term planning cycles. And it is increasingly commercially viable, with widening appeal and focus on 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩. Of course in some categories this has long been the norm - ski rental, tool hire, bike hire for example. But, as anyone who has experience in this space will know, its often quite / very complex to create workable circular solutions that aren't just circular, but also sustainable / low carbon and commercially sound. I'm certainly no expert in this space so thought I'd better do some research. This research led me to this brilliant, and I am sure widely viewed by those in the know, TED talk by Ellen MacArthur. Definitely worth 16 minutes of your time if you haven't seen it before. Comparing the finite resources Ellen had on her round the world voyage, with the finite resources available to us today, brings a moment of clarity. Its not about reducing consumption, its about creating a 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐰, 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲. Feels like we are on the verge of some very exciting changes, is your business ready? PS - If anyone has any great reports or research on the subject they would be willing to share, please pop a link in the comments or DM me.. I'm always keen to learn more... _________________________________________________________________________________ I help organisations create, define and deliver strategic approaches to the changing market they operate within. To find out more, please visit www.thinkseven.co.uk or pop me a DM.
The surprising thing I learned sailing solo around the world | Dame Ellen MacArthur
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What if businesses used power, voice, and money to drive political change? At Aspen One, we’re focused on modeling solutions, amplifying provocative messaging, leveraging influence and promoting movement building, and convening next-generation thinkers to double down on the fight against climate change. Our first Sustainability Report was released in 1999. A lot has changed since then, but our commitment to combatting climate change is stronger than ever. Twenty-five years later, we’re still asking hard questions about ourselves and the systems in which we operate. Read our 2024 Sustainability Report, “25 Years of Questions,” here. Aspen Skiing Company || Aspen Hospitality || The Little Nell || Limelight Hotels || ASPENX
